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Using Social Currency to Build a Brand

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“Brand has evolved significantly… With social media, we can create ‘feelings and thoughts in our consumers’ minds. In the future, we’ll have an inner sanctum — an inner circle — of brands’ who we rely on more and more…”

Our CEO Erich Joachimsthaler spoke with Brand Driven Digital in November 2016 to discuss recent updates in brand strategy and its constantly changing nature. Read the full article and listen to the accompanying podcast episode here.

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 This Vivaldi article explores how companies must rethink strategy and business models in response to rapidly changing market dynamics. Vivaldi highlights that organizations need to move beyond traditional approaches and embrace innovation, digital transformation, and stronger brand strategy to remain competitive. The discussion focuses on how businesses can adapt their strategies to create long-term value in evolving markets.      

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